Explore DevOps Lead Jobs

Find DevOps Lead opportunities that match your experience in cloud infrastructure, software delivery, and engineering leadership. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles at organizations building reliable, scalable technology platforms.

What Does a DevOps Lead Do?

A DevOps Lead helps teams deliver software efficiently and reliably by connecting development and operations practices. Responsibilities may include guiding engineers, improving CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, strengthening observability and incident response, and advancing automation and security across the software lifecycle.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers often seek experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; infrastructure as code; containers and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes; CI/CD tools; scripting; monitoring; and site reliability practices. Communication, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to set technical direction are also important.

DevOps Lead Career Opportunities

DevOps Leads work across technology companies and sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, and enterprise software. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on platform engineering, cloud operations, developer productivity, security, or reliability, and can provide a path toward senior engineering management or infrastructure leadership.

Find Your Next DevOps Lead Role

Browse DevOps Lead jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities and qualifications, then apply to roles that align with your technical strengths and leadership goals.

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$134K - $199K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and delivery of AI agents and workflows that enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into scalabl...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $195K *

Join a dynamic AI Automation team to design and deliver production-grade AI agents and workflows, enhancing operational efficiency across the organization while solving complex business challenges wit...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize network performance and security by managing cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices, ensuri...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $170K *

Drive innovation by designing, implementing, and maintaining complex software solutions. Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into technical specifications, ensuring seamless integration...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $215K *

Unlock potential by performing technical analysis to identify indicators of compromise, supporting customer operations through malware reverse engineering and documentation for detection and mitigatio...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the system-level integration strategy in complex environments, solving cross-disciplinary challenges with high autonomy, while impacting mission-critical outcomes through technical expertise and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise DevSecOps by leading strategy, governance, and execution for secure software delivery. Build high-performing teams and establish standards across CI/CD, AI sol...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and building scalable software systems, mentoring teams, and driving technical architecture decisions while collaborating across functions to deliver impactful solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on Azure cloud engineering, DevSecOps, and platform automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable digital services while e...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative automation and AI solutions, enhancing cloud infrastructure and operational efficiency while collaborating with teams to drive modernization and streamline processes for state agenc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead and empower a team of software engineers to innovate and deliver impactful solutions, driving technical excellence and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration to enhance user experiences...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise applications by leading architectural solutions, driving microservices design, and fostering collaboration across teams to deliver high-performance Java applications...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in financial consolidation and planning by leading a team, enhancing systems, and collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and reliability in reporting and analysis...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to deploying and automating large-scale GPU clusters. Enhance stability through CI/CD practices while supporting rapid deployment across AI Cloud infrastructures in a fas...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Champion the automation of deployment and integration testing for large-scale GPU clusters, ensuring the stability of the CI/CD infrastructure across our rapidly growing AI Cloud ecosystem, supporting...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Innovate the deployment automation landscape by owning CI/CD tooling for multi-node GPU clusters, ensuring reliable testing and deployment across a rapidly scaling AI Cloud infrastructure...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead IAM operations by managing SailPoint and CIAM platforms, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with security policies. Collaborate across teams to enhance identity solutions and drive cont...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced cyber capabilities by weaponizing exploits and ensuring operational readiness for military applications. Collaborate with teams to meet critical operational need...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Drive innovative Guidewire PolicyCenter solutions by leading design, development, and delivery efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality production support and optimize s...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead a dynamic Data team to build reliable data pipelines and analytics. Collaborate across departments to shape strategic initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure data quality, driving impactful res...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform multidisciplinary sustaining engineering efforts across product lifecycles, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical solutions, manage risk...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $145K *

Elevate your career as you manage and enhance cloud infrastructure for high-impact projects, ensuring operational efficiency while providing top-tier customer support and collaborating with engineerin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $204K *

Drive innovation in IoT by designing and optimizing cloud infrastructures that enhance software delivery efficiency while mentoring engineers and improving DevOps practices across the organization...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $118K *

Optimize Mendix applications by designing secure, scalable solutions and integrating REST APIs. Collaborate with teams to enhance insurance processes, ensuring compliance and performance while support...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $248K *

Pioneer secure authentication systems, architecting high-quality microservices while integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance identity and security infrastructures that support AI-driven servi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a DevOps Lead do?question toggle

    A DevOps Lead guides practices and teams that connect software development with IT operations. The role commonly involves improving deployment automation, cloud infrastructure, system reliability, monitoring, and collaboration across engineering teams.

  • What skills are commonly required for DevOps Lead jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, containers, Kubernetes, scripting, observability, and security fundamentals. Leadership, communication, and mentoring skills are also valued.

  • How much do DevOps Lead jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so browse current listings for salary details and role-specific compensation.

  • What experience is typically needed to become a DevOps Lead?question toggle

    Employers typically look for substantial experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or site reliability, along with a record of leading projects or mentoring engineers. Specific requirements differ by company and role.

  • Where can DevOps Leads work?question toggle

    DevOps Leads are hired by technology companies and organizations across industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and enterprise services. They may specialize in cloud operations, platform engineering, developer productivity, security, or reliability.